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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
RED CROSS
To provide disaster relief, the American Red Cross needs cash donations
(800) HELP-NOW
THE SALVATION ARMY
Working onsite assisting emergency personnel, the Army is accepting donations for the support of victims in New York City and Washington
(800) SAL-ARMY
UNITED WAY
Send donations to aid victims' families to the September 11th Fund, United Way
2 Park Ave.
New York, NY, 10016
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE
NOVA's crisis-response teams and crisis line are helping families of victims in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania
(202) 232-6682
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Help the families of fallen fire fighters by sending a check or money order to:
New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 65858
Washington D.C., 20035-5858
NEW YORK STATE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
Donations to:
911 Police Plaza
WTC Fund
Hicksville, NY 11801
BLOOD DONATIONS
RED CROSS
Blood and platelet donors are needed to replenish the supply
(800) GIVE LIFE
AMERICA'S BLOOD CENTERS
Make an appointment at a donation center near you
(888) BLOOD-88
INFORMATION
FBI
Tips and any information about the attacks are solicited by the bureau, which is also eager to recover video that tourists may have shot during the attacks
(866) 483-5137; (800) 331-0075
NEW YORK CITY
A regularly updated missing-persons master list and hospital-locator information are available on the Web. Other news about hospitalized family can be obtained from the hotlines
City Disaster Relief: (212) 516-2730
City Hotline: (800) 222-6459
www.nyc.gov
SUPPLIES
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The OEM is accepting vehicles, other equipment and medical supplies to assist in recovery
(212) 477-3574; 477-3598
WHO CAN HELP YOU
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
If you are located in one of the attack areas and in need of assistance, contact FEMA
(800) 426-9029
GRIEFNET
This online grief-support network offers an integrated approach for people working through loss and grief issues of all kinds. Its companion site, KIDSAID, provides a safe environment for children and their parents to seek information and ask questions
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
The A.A.P. offers advice on communicating with children about disasters
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